Southern Highlands Reader's Home

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067892876_yLBGQ-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883160_7MEuL-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883302_oXKVM-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883207_NyY2K-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883203_CB9EZ-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883171_UH3HB-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883168_5p9KT-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883063_gkiTV-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883295_YBMDe-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883067_3uuhs-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883164_wPvY6-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883151_By4iH-O.jpg" /></center><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Oh to call this home!</span> The serene space actually belongs to my reader Ali, who lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales (about 2 hours south of Sydney). Ali is a stay-at-home mom of 3 little ones (in addition to being an aspiring designer!) who is obsessed with the bluey/greeny/grey colors we all can't get enough of. They recently built the home of their dreams in the country, but sadly have to move back to the city for a wider choice of schools for their son with Aspergers Syndrome. Gosh, I wish I lived in Australia right about now because their home is now up for sale. To see the listing and for more photos, just head <a href="http://www.rwbowral.ca.com.au/cgi-bin/clients/randw/opropertyinfo4.cgi?gid=20178&type=sales&propertyid=2989361">here</a>!<br /><br />And with that, I wish you all a fantastic Halloween weekend!!! Be safe!

Southern Highlands Reader's Home

Oh to call this home! The serene space actually belongs to my reader Ali, who lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales (about 2 hours south of Sydney). Ali is a stay-at-home mom of 3 little ones (in addition to being an aspiring designer!) who is obsessed with the bluey/greeny/grey colors…

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Cute Colorful Cottage

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533644_WFufX-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533795_YjamC-O.png" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533575_Y2XfP-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533717_kXn9e-O.png" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533565_W4Y7p-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533768_dNYbL-O.png" /><br /><br /></center>How cute is this cottage in Greensboro, North Carolina that was featured in <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-charming-cottage-makeover/a/2238" target="_blank">Canadian Home and Country</a>?! The 1939 Cape belongs to photographer <a href="http://www.staceyhaines.com/" target="_blank">Stacey Haines</a> (a fellow turquoise lover) and her husband Steve, who renovated the space for less than $2,300. So many of the lovely items you see come from flea markets, yard sales and thrift stores, and they did all the work themselves. I know you all love that bedroom...it's just enough color that they only painted the one wall. Talk about pure heaven paired with all the white! Read more about this charming space <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-charming-cottage-makeover/a/2238" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Cute Colorful Cottage

How cute is this cottage in Greensboro, North Carolina that was featured in Canadian Home and Country?! The 1939 Cape belongs to photographer Stacey Haines (a fellow turquoise lover) and her husband Steve, who renovated the space for less than $2,300. So many of the lovely items you see come from fl…

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Diamond and Baratta

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1065260781_aZ5LN-O.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1065260789_fv5g4-O.jpg" /><br /></center><br />If anyone knows how to make a strong statement with turquoise, hands down it's <a href="http://diamondbarattadesign.com/" target="_blank">Diamond and Baratta</a>. I've shown you the vibrant home from the first image <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/08/diamond-baratta.html" target="_blank">before</a> (how could you forget it?), but I just came across the <a href="http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/03/awards-nightnot-afraid-of-color" target="_blank">foyer</a> and had to share it too. That chandelier made my heart stop! The other entrance I found on <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/2007_06_01_archive.html" target="_blank">Absolutely Beautiful Things</a> is from another Florida home designed by these two color geniuses. Granted we might not want to live in either home, but how fun to look at or visit. You just have to hand it to these guys for taking such bold risks!<br /><br />Thanks for all your great suggestions yesterday about my upcoming trip to New York! You guys are so awesome! :)

Diamond and Baratta

If anyone knows how to make a strong statement with turquoise, hands down it's Diamond and Baratta. I've shown you the vibrant home from the first image before (how could you forget it?), but I just came across the foyer and had to share it too. That chandelier made my heart stop! The other entrance…

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John Willey...and Your Help!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063767799_GRD98-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063726111_vRuNb-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063725976_S8RCV-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063732088_mvyab-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063774243_gSCqx-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063725930_sUVgA-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063778619_CaBpp-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063769837_eSJdn-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063726249_KL2D8-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063725883_qCyDP-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063747432_p9qzu-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063747463_maSzd-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1063747480_JBsEM-O.jpg" /></center><br />"Life's too short for an all-beige room." I couldn't agree more with John Willey of <a href="http://www.willeydesign.com/" target="_blank">Willey Design LLC</a> who designed this amazing Hamptons home featured in this month's issue of <a href="http://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=49437&35&p=31" target="_blank">East Coast Home + Design</a> and photographed by <a href="http://www.davidjacquotphotography.com/" target="_blank">David Jacquot</a>. I love the personality of the entire space...it's sophisticated, but fun-loving and comfy too. You really can't go wrong with Mother Nature's beachy color palette, sunshine and all!<br /><br />If you guys were reading along a year ago, you may remember last November Chris and I actually <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2009/11/vacation-recap-and-even-some-turquoise.html" target="_blank">took a trip</a> out east to the Hamptons and NYC. You guys gave us so many <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2009/11/my-belovedand-your-help.html" target="_blank">fantastic ideas</a> of what to see and where to go, we had <span style="font-style: italic;">such a blast</span>. Well we've decided to return again this year, but for 10 days. So in a few short weeks that's where I'll be! You don't even know how excited I am. I just have to ask you guys again, since I have a lot of new readers now, do you have any recommendations?? Where to stay, eat, play, etc? We're hoping to spend 5 days on Long Island around the Hamptons (with a car), and 5 in Manhattan (with good shoes). Plenty of time to see and do a whole lot! Thanks in advance you guys, I can't wait to hear what you have to say! Oh and if you want to <a href="mailto:erin@houseofturquoise.com">email me</a> any advice too, please feel free! :) THANK YOU!

John Willey...and Your Help!

"Life's too short for an all-beige room." I couldn't agree more with John Willey of Willey Design LLC who designed this amazing Hamptons home featured in this month's issue of East Coast Home + Design and photographed by David Jacquot. I love the personality of the entire space...it's sophisticated,…

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Bring the Seaside Inside

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059106855_aG6ku-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059106860_u83XE-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059106921_GEnhA-O.jpg" /></div><br />If there's one thing we can all agree on (since we love turquoise and all) it's that we all appreciate homes with a coastal vibe, like this stunner designed by <a href="http://www.massuccowarnermiller.com/" target="_blank">Massucco Warner Miller</a>. Whether you're steps away from the beach, or landlocked smack dab in the middle of flyover land like me, bringing just a little seaside inside is always a good thing! The colors here are glorious...all the browns, blues and greens, so natural and fresh. I especially love the collection of blue vessels in the last picture! You must see see more of the lovely home <a href="http://www.massuccowarnermiller.com/residential/presidio-heights-residence.php" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Speaking of coastal decor, the <a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/" target="_blank">Outer Banks Trading Group</a>, one of my sponsors, is filled to the brim with the chicest coastal accents I've ever seen. If you love throw pillows like I do, you don't want to miss their huge selection...we're talking over 1,100 <a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=4&pg=1" target="_blank">pillows</a>! Here are some of my other favorite products from their store:<br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059122503_L3ejD-S.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=product&id=4792&parent=70" target="_blank">Corals Blue Chart</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059127690_DZzPH-S.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=product&id=6073&parent=230" target="_blank">Cane Vase Lamp</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059130254_Guq63-S.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=product&id=5873&parent=62" target="_blank">Suzanne Nicoll Sea Mermaid Silhouettes</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059132100_JVfJG-S.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=product&id=6437&parent=5" target="_blank">Blue Branch Coral I Pillow</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059119858_gLuT5-S.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=product&id=6067&parent=2" target="_blank">Perforated Jar</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059138685_gHCnE-S.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=product&id=5603&parent=2" target="_blank">Coral Blue Broach</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1059130273_dzQbk-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=product&id=4182&parent=190" target="_blank">Patrick Reid O'Brien "Bulldog Smile" Artwork</a></span> <span style="font-size: 78%;">(reminds me of our Charley!)</span></div>

Bring the Seaside Inside

If there's one thing we can all agree on (since we love turquoise and all) it's that we all appreciate homes with a coastal vibe, like this stunner designed by Massucco Warner Miller. Whether you're steps away from the beach, or landlocked smack dab in the middle of flyover land like me, bringing ju…

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Turquoise Tiled Fireplaces & the Winner!

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/759829681_mBXQj-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/dream-home/index.html" target="_blank">HGTV</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/275846578_2soHP-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://jeffersdesigngroup.com/portfolio/portfolio_view.php?id=15#" target="_blank">Jeffers Design Group</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/964269433_d4zuX-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.nehomemag.com/article/love-first-sight#photos" target="_blank">New England Home</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1057994817_Rcmom-XL.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28448297@N04/2655478500/in/photostream/">Joe's EDGE Tiling</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/277712202_PDTpW-O.png" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://wandrdesign.com/rd_11th_07.html" target="_blank">Woodson & Rummerfield</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/328218069_66eYT-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/" target="_blank">Elle Decor</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/923010558_EmnvT-O.png" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.wendiyoung.com/" target="_blank">Wendi Young Design</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1058002927_wWhvu-M.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://freshchickdesigns.wordpress.com/design-chick/" target="_blank">Fresh Chick Design Studio</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1057991342_dzoYf-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.mosaictilesupplies.com/residentialprojectphotosatmosaictilesuppliescom.aspx" target="_blank">Mosaic Tile Supplies</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/604665112_iTdRD-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://sohaute.typepad.com/sohaute/haute_inspiration/page/2/" target="_blank">So Haute</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1057959370_dJ2Xw-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.nancypriceinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Nancy Price Interiors</a></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.amimckaydesign.com/index.htm" target="_blank"></a><br /></span><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1057987254_zM32Y-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.rumid.dk/">Rum Interior</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">If there's one project on the top of our list, it's to tile our living room fireplace. There's not a prettier focal point than glistening, sparkling glass tile all lit up by fire. Oh wait! If the tile is <span style="font-style: italic;">turquoise</span>, then it's prettier! ;)<br /></div></div><br />Time to announce the lucky winner of the "Birds on a Wire" watercolor giveaway from Laura Trevey! Lucky number 53, who just knew she was going to win:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;">Susie</span><br /></span></div>Susie, please email me with your address! And with that, I wish you all a great weekend. I'm taking off shortly to go camping up by Lake Superior...it's looking to be a little chilly up there!

Turquoise Tiled Fireplaces & the Winner!

HGTVJeffers Design GroupNew England HomeJoe's EDGE TilingWoodson & RummerfieldElle DecorWendi Young DesignFresh Chick Design StudioMosaic Tile SuppliesSo HauteNancy Price InteriorsRum InteriorIf there's one project on the top of our list, it's to tile our living room fireplace. There's not a prettie…

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